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Upcoming Events
- On Location TV
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- On Comcast channel 18. Host and producer Phyllis "Peaches" Robinson spotlights people, places and events in Jackson. The variety talk show airs at 8:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Send an email if you have a story idea for the show.
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filed under: Local TV and Radio, Community.
- Run 4 Rehab
- Sun, Jan 1, 12:00 am.
- The fundraising project benefits rehabilitation services at Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. Registered runners raise money for each kilometer run through Dec. 15.
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- Donors determine pledge amount per kilometer.
filed under: Be the Change, Health and Wellness.
- “Real Divas Read” Book Program
- Mon, Jan 9, 12:00 am.
- Divas 4 Charity seeks low-income women in college who are need assistance with purchasing textbooks. To qualify, students must have a grade point average of 3.0-4.0 and submit a one-page essay of why they should receive benefits to info@divas4charity.com. Benefits include an Amazon Kindle and e-books. The charity also sells $5 raffle tickets to fund the program, and a $100 gas card is given away each month.
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filed under: Be the Change.
- Girl Talk Monthly Live Chat
- Tue, Jan 10, 8:00 pm.
- Chat with an OB/GYN on second Tuesdays at 8 p.m. to ask health questions. Questions can also be emailed ahead of time.
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filed under: Health and Wellness.
- We the People 9*17 Contest
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- Constituting America seeks music, film, video and oratory entries related to the U.S. Constitution from college and law school students for a $2,000 cash prize. The submission deadline is june 15.
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filed under: Stage and Screen, Regional Music, Spoken Word and Poetry, Community, Youth.
- American Rosie the Riveter Association Membership Drive
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- ARRA seeks to honor women who were involved in World War II efforts such as factory work, collecting scrap metal or volunteering with the Red Cross.
- *N/A.
filed under: Community.
- Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game
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- At 800 Garvin St. Sundays at 3 p.m. The sport is played with teams of seven who score by catching and throwing a disc toward an end zone.
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- Stop the Violence Essay Contest
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- Students in the Jackson Public Schools system are welcome to write on the topic "How is the violence in the city of Jackson affecting your future?" Submit essays by July 7. Three winners receive $100 and a trophy, and will read their essays at the annual Stop the Violence Rally.
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filed under: Youth, Community, Literary and Signings.
- Senior Aides Program
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- The city of Jackson offers the part-time job program to low-income seniors ages 55 and up. Participants receive assistance in finding a job during the training process. Applicants must have state ID, a Social Security card, proof of income and a utility bill to sign up.
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filed under: Community, Business & Networking.
- Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Poetry Contest
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- Unpublished writers may submit two to four poems with a combined length of up to 400 lines. The grand prize is $1000, a public reading at and VIP pass to the 2013 festival, and publication in Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine. Visit tennesseewilliams.net for guidelines.
- *N/A.
- $20 entry fee.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Spoken Word and Poetry, Literary and Signings.
- Three-day Oil Painting Workshop
- Fri, Jun 1, 9:00 am.
- At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches landscape, still life and portrait painting techniques.
- *N/A.
- $295.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.
- Blue Biscuit Festival
- Sat, Jun 2, 11:00 am.
- Ar Blue Biscuit (501 Second St., Indianola). Enjoy food from vendors such as crawfish and barbecue, and an extensive music lineup. Performers include Graham Phillips, Alan Jones and Whiskey Seed.
- *N/A.
- Free admission.
filed under: Concerts, Food and Drink.
- Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital Tea Party
- Sun, Jun 3, 3:00 pm.
- At Friendship Baptist Church)2496 Craig Spring Road, Sturgis), in the Family Life Center. Women and children are welcome to enjoy an afternoon tea, a silent auction and music from Souled Out. Proceeds benefit Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.
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- $5 per person.
filed under: Be the Change, Family, Food and Drink.
- Cooking For Our Kids Fundraiser
- Tue, Jun 5, 5:30 pm.
- At Children' Advocacy Center (961 Madison Ave., Madison) on the lawn. Enjoy dishes from local restaurants including Kristos, Strawberry Cafe and Local 463. Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Madison and Rankin Counties.
- *N/A.
- $45, $60 couples.
filed under: Food and Drink, Be the Change, Community.
- Highland's Summer Jam
- Sat, Jun 9, 5:00 pm.
- At Highland Baptist Church (2513 N. 7th Ave., Laurel). Performers include Building 429, By the Fire and GodSpeed3. Group rates available.
- *N/A.
- $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
filed under: Concerts.
- Misssissippi Black Leadership Summit Regional Conference
- Fri, Jun 15, 10:00 am.
- At Columbus Arts Council (501 Main St., Columbus). The theme is "Moving Mississippi in the Right Direction." The goal is to ensure fair representation in the area of leadership throughout the state. Lunch served. RSVP; limited seating.
- *N/A.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Oil Painting Classes
- Tue, Jul 3, 9:00 am.
- At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches the class on Tuesdays. Day and evening classes available.
- *N/A.
- Call for price.
filed under: Creative Classes, Artistic Opportunities.
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